Day trips by coach

Christmas markets

Mulled wine, twinkling lights and stalls full of Christmas goods: by coach to atmospheric Christmas markets in Germany and the Netherlands. Most markets are open from late November until just before Christmas; some, such as the Dickens Festival and Gouda by Candlelight, only for one weekend or one evening.

• Day trip to the Oberhausen Christmas market (Day trip, Oberhausen, Germany)

  Christmas market and shopping in one: the festive market beside the CentrO shopping centre in Oberhausen.

• Day trip to the Münster Christmas markets (Day trip, Münster, Germany)

  Several Christmas markets in Münster's charming old town, all within easy walking distance of each other.

• Day trip to the Bremen Christmas market (Day trip, Bremen, Germany)

  The Christmas market around the historic town hall and the Schlachte-Zauber along the River Weser.

• Day trip to the Cologne Christmas markets (Day trip, Cologne, Germany)

  Cologne's famous Christmas markets, with the star attraction set in the shadow of the cathedral.

• Two-day Christmas market trip to Berlin (Multi-day trip, Berlin, Germany)

  Two days of festive Berlin: dozens of Christmas markets, the city itself and an overnight stay in between.

• Day trip to the Dickens Festival in Deventer (Day trip, Deventer, the Netherlands)

  For one weekend, the England of Charles Dickens comes to life in Deventer's historic Bergkwartier.

• Day trip to the Valkenburg Christmas markets (Day trip, Valkenburg, the Netherlands)

  Christmas markets underground: in the caves of Christmas Town Valkenburg in South Limburg.

• Day trip to Gouda by Candlelight (Day trip, Gouda, the Netherlands)

  One evening a year: Gouda's Markt lit by candles, with a huge Christmas tree in front of the town hall.